Shipka, Bulgaria
The Tomb of Seuthes III
The remarkably well-preserved final resting place of a powerful ancient Thracian king.
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Shipka, Bulgaria
The remarkably well-preserved final resting place of a powerful ancient Thracian king.
Marmore, Italy
Romans built the world's tallest artificial waterfall in 271 BC.
Fort Meade, Maryland
A remote horde of architectural treasures fit for Indiana Jones.
Xining Shi, China
Stretching almost 2,000 feet, this painting is one of the longest pieces of Buddhist artwork in the world.
Yekaterinburg, Russia
It's hard to believe the dizzying patterns covering this abandoned mine are completely natural.
Përmet District, Albania
A medieval bridge stretches over a sulfur-rich river that leads to year-round natural hot springs.
Trongsa, Bhutan
The largest and, arguably, most scenic fortress in Bhutan.
Capannori, Italy
This enchanting 600-year-old tree is so magical it inspired the beloved tale of Pinocchio.
Moscow, Russia
The gorgeous entrances into the city's underbelly look more like grand halls than subway stops.
Prague, Czechia
This charming wooden church was disassembled and moved not once but twice before settling in this Prague garden.
Couëron, France
The sunken structure looks like the victim of a catastrophic flood.
Oxford, England
The weathered grave of a medieval anchoress who walled herself up in a cell attached to a church.
Oxford, England
The beloved fantasy novelist is buried near a church containing a whimsical etched glass window full of Narnia favorites.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
A rare tour of an aristocrat's private home reveals valuable 17th-century paintings from artists like Rembrandt.
Oxford, England
The names LĂșthien and Beren can be found inscribed on the shared grave of the famous writer and his beloved wife and muse.
Southampton, England
A half-mile-long stretch of medieval forts built after a devastating pirate attack persists amid the modern port city.
Dokan, Iraq
Ancient rock-cut tomb? Definitely. That of a great Median king? Unlikely.
Sierra Madre, California
Gorgeous purple flowers drape from the world's largest blossoming plant.
Bell Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
This former iron ore mine comes alive with fascinating stories of its history.
Pozzuoli, Italy
Italy's third-largest Roman arena gives a peek into the underground operations beneath the ancient spectacles.
Caesarea, Israel
An ancient underground cultic temple where sunlight penetrates on the summer solstice.
Kawazu, Japan
Cherry blossom season comes early in this Japanese town where pink flowers line the streets and riverbanks.
Bamburgh, England
The medieval-looking hammer beam teak roof may be a Victorian vanity, but it's still absolutely magnificent.
Agoura Hills, California
The beloved dining spot stands at the cross-section of Hollywood and the Old West.